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Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)

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Last updated 25 August 2023How we write and check this information

Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)

REAL CURE HOSPITAL, MOWE

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a suitable candidate to fill this position

  • Minimum Qualification: Others
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 1 year

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with clients, individuals and community organizations as needed to create health programs designed for individual use and for groups.
  • Participate in weekly outreach efforts to raise community awareness of general health, new diets/exercise programs and health risks to specific groups, such as pregnant women, minorities and low-income populations.
  • Supervise the treatment of patients living with terminal illness so that they can live healthier and longer lives.
  • Serve as a counselor, helping poor patients overcome the barriers that prevent them from seeking vital healthcare.
  • Act as healthcare educators, providing vital education about the healthcare options that are available.
  • Complete administrative tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure proper and organized record keeping, working with staff members when/if necessary.

Requirements:

  • Creative and analytical thinking.
  • High school diploma or its equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
  • Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications, including e-mail.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Creative and analytical thinking.

Location: Ogun

Remuneration: NGN 40,000 – 50,000

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